Sal_Cal

Badges Earned (10)

Maple from Rootstock Ciderworks The maple flavor is more apparent than the sweetness. This cider reminds me of 1911's maple bourbon barrel flavor, but Rootstock does it better, imo. It's highly flavored and not a lot of apple taste comes through. It's really good! Reviewed on 31 Oct 2021 3 likes

Savanna Dry Cider from Savanna Not much of a flavor to it. Nothing to make it stand out. Semi-dry, crisp, lovely yellow color, slightly watery taste. Reviewed on 06 Sep 2021 3 likes

Premium Apple from Tusker Tastes like a petting zoo smells, if that makes any sense. It's sweet; tastes and looks more like kids' apple juice than a hard cider. I bought a can in Africa after seeing ads for Tusker beer, which I hope is of higher quality than their cider. It's... weird. I reckon the climate isn't right for apples to grow in Kenya. Reviewed on 01 Sep 2021 3 likes

NYS Fair Sweet Apple from 1911 (Beak & Skiff) Love the sweetness of this one. Description on can: "The New York State Fair -- A match made even sweeter with an exclusive summer beverage. We brought one of our first and favorite hard ciders, sweet apple, back for a limited release at this iconic summer event in Syracuse." Reviewed on 26 Aug 2021 3 likes

Rosé For Sal from Angry Orchard Can't taste any blueberry flavor which is disappointing. Light, clean, dry rosé. I bought it for the cute bear artwork which comes from the beloved children's book "Blueberries for Sal." Reviewed on 31 Jul 2021 3 likes

El Chavo Mango and Habanero from Blake's Hard Cider Co. I was hoping for spicy. El Chavo did not let me down. Not spicy in comparison to food, but for a drink, yes. Reviewed on 04 Jul 2020 - Got cider at Pies & Pints - Cincinnati, OH (The Banks) in Cincinnati 3 likes

Cherry Limeade from Red Apple Bombshell I've tasted nearly every flavor of Bombshell cider, and cherry limeade is the sweetest (and my favorite) by a mile. While I consider all their flavors very pungent compared to other brands, CL is especially so. The lime keeps it tart like the tagline promises, and the cherry accounts for more than half the flavor, plus additionally gives it a bright, thirst- quenching deep pink color. I truly hope CL stays around as a permanent flavor instead of a summer seasonal! Reviewed on 14 Jun 2020 3 likes

Green Tea Acai Berry from Red Apple Bombshell It's disgusting. Green tea is not meant to be mixed with that much sugar. Reviewed on 15 Apr 2021 2 likes

Watermelon Mint from 1911 (Beak & Skiff) Pungent mint comes through much more than watermelon. While very summery and refreshing on a hot day, mint doesn't go well with many foods, so it was difficult to enjoy this cider with my lunch. It almost reminds me more of a mixed drink than a cider. I've tried all the 1911 flavors and this is my least favorite. Reviewed on 25 May 2020 2 likes

Honey Ginger from Southern Tier Ciderworks This is way too gingery. Can't taste the honey at all. Taste is closer to ginger beer than to your average cider. Reviewed on 03 Apr 2020 1 like